Re-turn worn shafts and roll journals
on-site in hours.
The PL4000 Portable Lathe bolts
directly to the end of the work piece
and enables the oprator to cut
grooves, or re-turn straight and
tapered shafts with precision.
Low Prole
• Requires only 12.75 inches (323.8
mm) of radial turning clearance so
you can work in tight spots.
09
2008
PL4
Powerful and Precise.
• Performs all turning operations
along 24.75 inches (628.7 mm) of
shaft. Cuts tapers up to 2.5 inches
per foot (63.5 mm per 304.8 mm)
on diameter.
• Turns shafts from 8.0 - 24.0 inches
(203.2 - 609.6 mm). (This machine
works within a 12.0 inch (304.8
mm) diameter space around the
shaft, and 24.0 inches (609.6 mm)
from the end of the shaft, or 27.0
inches (685.8 mm) with optional
extender.)
Crank
handle
Pneumatic
gear box
Lockout
valve
Bar anchor
Turning bar
Needle valve
Rotary Union
Main body
Tool head
Spindle base
Pneumatic
motor
Counterweight
SPECIFICATIONS
US Metric
Shaft diameter
Min. 8.0 inches 203.2 mm
Max. with standard tool holder 18.0 inches 457.2 mm
Max. with optional extender 24.0 inches 609.6 mm
Cutting reach
Min. with standard tool holder 0 inches 0 mm
Max. with standard tool holder 24.75 inches 628.7 mm
Min. with optional extender 3.25 inches 82.6 mm
Max. with optional extender 27.0 inches 685.8 mm
Max taper 2.5 inches/foot on diameter 63.5 mm/304.8 mm on diameter
(on 8 - 18 inch diameters) (on 203.2 - 457.2 mm diameters)
Air motor
Rotational speed at max. rated Hp 520 rpm 520 rpm
Rotational speed at no-load 1100 rpm 1100 rpm
3
Air consumption at max. rated Hp 90 psi at 48 ft
/min 620 kPa at 136 cm3/min
Machine rotational speed
at max. rated Hp 21 rpm 21 rpm
at no-load 30 rpm 30 rpm
Cutter, square lathe tool bit
Operating weight 413 lbs 187.3 kg
Shipping weight 550 lbs 249.5 kg
Shipping dimensions 53 X 38 X 19 inches 1346.2 x 965.2 x 482.6 mm
1
/2 inch 12.7 mm
SET-UP
The Portable Lathe mounts to the shaft via
a mounting plate which is drilled and counterbored to match the shaft. The lathe spindle then mounts to the plate on four studs.
The turning bar mounts to arms on the
main body and can be easily adjusted for
reach and turning radius.
Parallelism between the bar and the
spindle is set by adjusting two tool arm
anchors until they measure
equidistant from measuring flats on the
main body. Parallelism with the work piece
is set using jacking screws. Set screws
provide centering.
Typical set-up time is 30 minutes (once the
mounting plate is prepared).
A simple cam and valve arrangement activates the
pneumatic tool feed mechanism.
The turning bar may be set at an angle for
cutting tapers up to 2.5 inches/foot (63.5 mm/304.8
mm) on diameter.
All dimensions should be considered reference. Contact your Climax Representative for precision dimensions. Specifications are subject to change without notice. There are no systems or components
on this machine that are capable of producing hazardous EMC, UV or other radiation hazards. The machine does not use lasers nor does it create hazardous materials such as gasses or dust.
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Climax Portable Machining & Welding Systems Web site: climaxportable.com
Worldwide Phone: 1.503.538.2185 N. America Toll-Free: 1.800.333.8311 Fax: 1.503.538.7600 E-mail: Info@cpmt.com
OPERATIONAL DIMENSIONS
Dimensions in Inch (mm)
COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES
No. Description
12965 PL4000 Portable Lathe, Standard Machine, CE-Compliants
Standard portable lathe, complete and ready to operate. Machines shafts
8.0 - 18.0 inches (203.2 - 457.2 mm) in diameter. Tool reach is 0 to 24.75 inches (0 to 628.7 mm). Automatic pneumatic tool feed is reversible, variable from 0 - 0.020 inches/rev. (0 - 0.508 mm/rev.). Machine
includes: main body assembly with blank mounting plate, standard turning
bar and counterweight, 1.55 Hp (1.16 kW) air motor, pneumatic feed box,
tool head, one
indicator, abrasive belt holder, wrench set, and instructions.
17877 PL4000 Portable Lathe, Large Capacity Machine, CE-Compliant
Machines shafts 8.0 - 24.0 inches (203.2 - 609.6 mm) in diameter. Tool reach is 3.25 - 27.0 inches (82.6 - 685.8 mm). Automatic pneumatic tool feed is reversible, variable from 0 - 0.0020 inches/rev. (0 - 0.508 mm/rev.).
Machine includes: main body assembly with blank mounting plate, standard
turning bar and counterweight, tool head and turning bar extensions,
1.55 Hp (1.16 kW) air motor, pneumatic feed box, tool head,
one
abrasive belt holder, wrench set, and instructions.
15306 Tool head and bar extension kit
1
/2 inch (12.7 mm) square HSS lathe tool, hand crank, dial indicator,
1
/2 inch (12.7 mm) square HSS lathe tool, hand crank, dial
NOTE: Drawings are for reference only, are not to scale, and
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may not represent actual product.
Climax Portable Machining & Welding Systems Web site: climaxportable.com
Worldwide Phone: 1.503.538.2185 N. America Toll-Free: 1.800.333.8311 Fax: 1.503.538.7600 E-mail: Info@cpmt.com
Tool head extension kit enables the standard tool head to machine shafts up
to 24.0 inches (609.6 mm) in diameter. Includes extension, tool head stablizer plate, and mounting hardware. Turning bar extension increases
standard tool reach to 27.0 inches (685.8 mm). Includes bar extension, counterweight addition, and mounting hardware. This kit included with the
large capacity portable lathe (17877).
CLIMAX GLOBAL LEARNING CENTER
Climax has been teaching the fundamentals and fine points of portable
machine tool operation for practically as long as we’ve been inventing and
building the tools.
At the Global Learning Center situated in our corporate headquarters near
Portland, Oregon, we provide training for machine tool operators on
portable machine tool safety and machine setup and operation. Trainees
also receive technical tips and tools to improve operational efficiencies, with
the vast majority of every program devoted to hands-on activities and skill
development.
The Climax instructional team includes specialists in shipbuilding, power
generation, civil engineering, bridge re-building, petrochemical and other
industries.
Whether it’s a regularly scheduled course at the Global Learning Center, or custom curriculum conducted at your facility, your machinists will benefit from
courses developed by some of the most respected authorities in the business.
Call us today to register for a regularly scheduled class, or talk to us about how we can customize a training program for your specialized application.
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Special Projects
Climax has been solving complicated
on-site machining and welding
problems for our customers since
1964.
Rentals
With eleven worldwide rental depot
locations, you are never far away
from a Climax portable machine tool.
Climax Global Locations
Edmonton
World Headquarters
Portland
Houston
Monterrey
World Headquarters
2712 E. Second Street
Newberg, Oregon 97132 USA
Worldwide Telephone: 1.503.538.2185
N. America Toll-Free: 1.800.333.8311
Fax: 1.503.538.7600
Email: info@cpmt.com